In the wake of Haiti's devastating earthquake, Madonna has donated considerable funds to help end the unfathomable suffering.

In a statement sent to PerezHilton.com, the singer says:

“My prayers are with the people of Haiti. I can’t imagine the terrible pain and suffering they are experiencing. Sadly the depths of the tragedy are just becoming known and the need for our support grows more urgent with every passing moment.

I have given a donation of $250,000 to assist Haiti’s earthquake victims through Partner’s in Health, one of Haiti’s leading health care providers. I urge all of my friends and fans around the world to join me collectively to match my contribution or give in any way you can. We must act now. Thank you for your support”

We're sure it will be an enormous help to the people of Port-au-Prince!

In a statment sent to perezhilton? my ass you can google this and you will know she didnt send this statement to you .Shuttup!
Me and my sister already donated to stillerstrong (we saw it on conan)
money goes straight to helping Haiti! .What did you do Perez? oh Nothing im sure! you don't care about noone but yourself you pigshit!

I am glad to see people, who can more than afford it, donating in large amounts. What I don't understand is, why do they publicize the amount they donate? Whether you contribute $5 or $5 million, it doesn't matter, as long as people are giving. It's not a competition to see who has the bigger bank account, so why publicize it?

She could afford to donate a lot more than that. Brad and Angie donated $1M right away.. I mean it's very generous but she's no stranger to the donation game and she knows she could afford 10x that 50 times a year and still be stinking rich.

Understanding that any donations are truly needed and appreciated by the Haitian people, I just don't get it when someone like Madonna donated 250,000 when she made 110 million between june 08-june 09. It is funny how the super wealthy have “short arms” and “deep pockets” Oh that right, she will donate more when she wants a new child from there!

Where's Oprah in the donations after making 275 mil last year, Beyonce at 87 mil, the list goes on & on. 1% donations from any of them on the Forbes top 100 would be enough to rebuild a country!

Every penny can help. Now if another celeb would donate another 250,000.00.
Congrats Madonna! Oh, and congrats to all the people that gave. Yes, I gave too. Well everyone can't do a Madonna or Brad and Angie. But, we do give and as long as it's from the heart and do some good for a child or family that's all we need to think about. God bless Haiti! God bless America and god bless anyone who have helped in this crisis.
xoxo,
Sheba

Ok, I'm not the biggest fan of Madonna, but people, cut her some slack. She's definitely a humanitarian. It's not like this is the first time she's ever donated money. I imagine she donates a LARGE portion of money to charitable organizations every single month. The woman is constantly photographed in third world countries, whether she's adopting a child or aiding one foundation or another. Believe me, she's doing her part. 250K is going to come in mighty handy there right now.

Oooo 250K - she only just spent 50 MILLION dollars on a house in 09' - fuck you madonna - you could have had some class and not announced it YOURSELF but per-usual it's ALL ABOUT YOU and your sanctimonious crap about giving to other countries - what the fuck have you done lately for the U.S.!

WHAT THE HELL IS THE MATTER WITH YOU LOT?!
SHE HAVE A QUARTER OF A MILLION?! HOW MUCH DID YOU GIVE? HUH? NOTHING!
IT'S NOT A CONTEST BETWEEN THE CELEBRITIES ABOUT WHO DONATES THE MOST!
MADONNA MAY HAVE ALOT OF MONEY BUT IF SHE DONATED MILLIONS FOR EVERY DISASTER THAT HAPPEND SHE WOULDN'T HAVE ANY MONEY LEFT!
SHE DONATES APPROXIMATELY THE SAME FOR EVERY MAJOR DISASTER THAT HAPPENS. AND SHE WORKS DAMN HARD FOR MALAWI TOO!
I'D LIKE TO SEE YOU IDIOTS COMPLAINING DONATING OR DOING ANY GOOD FOR THE WORLD.

re: Goyabean It's pretty easy to sit back and be jealous of those that have made something of themselves. Madonna gives so much to so many. Charities upon charites. And does not ask to be acknowledged for it. That letter was a great way for her to urge those that have not given any to do so if they can. One shouldn't knock another for there large heart and unselfish giving. No matter the denomination. Kindness just hurts those that are jadeed and calous. Why would I need her to give to me? I am content with my life. I have it great here in the US. Count your blessings ALL!

it's funny how celebs are the first to say how much they have donated. a donation should be from the heart with no strings attached and without seeking to be written about. When your PR puts a press release for the amount you have donated that is called a publicity stunt and a tacky one at that, specially when she is worth so much and only gives that amount…

Re: Gary78 – who gives a damn fuck if shes trying to be relevant and wanting publicity at least shes doing something you bitter bitch fuck off im not fan of madonna but who gives a shit what her reasons are for helping people at least shes doing it you dumb fuck

you people are so funny, is not the fact that she has more money but that she is doing something at least, good for her, but this sad world seems to criticize and bash the good things around, always looking at the bad side of things how sad!

Thats all?? Come on, she could probably donate 20 mil or more and be okay..money is money! These celebs are rich and they donate pitiful amounts of money. If you have 100 mil..whats 20 mil?? Celebrities could really help them a whole hell of a lot! The world is struggling, but the celebs are spending thousands of dollars on a purse, or a pair of jeans! Get a grip! You cant take it with you when you die! If you really want to be a humanitarian, actually help them…Brad and angelina donated 1 million, who cares?? They could have donated much more!

What A Cheapskate! The producers of the Golden Globes just gave a $100,000! Are some of you guys just sick fanboyz who can't dare say a negative thing about Madonna? She is worth 3 or 4 Hundred Million, that's $400 Million! When are some of these "celebrities" going to stop their greediness? How many MILLIONS do you need to be "Happy"? And frankly after I spent $300 a ticket to see her last show, she's the last one I need to be "telling" me where to donate!

Re: SashaMadonna –
"I'D LIKE TO SEE YOU IDIOTS COMPLAINING DONATING OR DOING ANY GOOD FOR THE WORLD."
Well, since you're the biggest idiot AND the biggest complainer on here right now, let's start with you… What are you doing? Yeah…thought so.

What is important is that she has done something, I mean in 2009 she was the number 2 humanitarian(based on what she had given) in the entertainment business. She gives a lot of money to a lot of different causes. She told the press because she wanted to encourage a lot more people. The people who are criticizing are pathetic individuals who haven't done anything for anyone besides spending all their time hating, talking shit on a gossip site.